Xanthus Smith (1839-1929)
Xanthus Smith (1839-1929)
Xanthus Smith travel diary
Smith's diary from his family's trip to Europe, through England, Wales, Scotland, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, London, and Paris. He describes the ship's voyage and their daily activities after arrival, including sightseeing, painting and sketching. Style of handwriting changes throughout journal. Written inside back cover: European journal; Xanthus Smith; Rock Hill 1853.